A seismic event measuring 4.4 magnitude occurred off the coast of Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, confirmed to have struck on February 2, 2026, at 21:58 UTC. This moderate tremor originated in a highly active subduction zone of the western Pacific.
Geophysical monitoring data indicates the hypocenter was located at a significant depth of 35.0 kilometers. The epicenter coordinates were precisely calculated at 37.38 degrees North latitude and 141.45 degrees East longitude.
Environmental data recorded at the time of the event showed cool offshore conditions. Local weather reports indicated a temperature of 3.9°C under a sky characterized by scattered clouds, accompanied by light winds in the region.
This event is consistent with regional tectonic stresses impacting the area along the eastern boundary of the Japanese archipelago, where seismic activity is routinely recorded.
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